Cheap Houses, School Vouchers, and Citizen patrols for August 4, 2008

“Hundreds of houses in Greater Orlando are bought each week for just $100 apiece — even in upscale subdivisions such as Baldwin Park. But don’t run to the ATM just yet. There’s a catch.” — Houses sold for just $100! But banks’ deals short taxes

“About 300,000 students in Florida attend private schools in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the state Education Department. If all became eligible for tuition reimbursement — or vouchers — districts could lose as much as $2.3 billion in state and local revenue, said Wayne Blanton, executive director of the Florida School Boards Association.” — Proposal ties school vouchers to more popular issue

“She is one of 70 volunteers with Hillsborough County’s Citizen Patrol Program and one of 18 who take to Bloomingdale streets to help the sheriff’s office keep the neighborhood safe. Volunteers also patrol in Apollo Beach, Westchase and Town ‘N Country.” — Citizen Patrols

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